US Bridges

Md 100 Wbr over Oakwood Road

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.82 Mile East of Md 3BU · Structure no. 100000020085014

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,961
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 100 Wbr over Oakwood Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 100 Wbr over Oakwood Road in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35,961 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,463 by 2026. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 100 Wbr
CrossesOakwood Road
Location0.82 Mile East of Md 3BU
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates39.13981, -76.61834
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,961 (2006)
Projected traffic41,463 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$608,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 100 Wbr over Oakwood Road built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 100 Wbr over Oakwood Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Md 100 Wbr over Oakwood Road carry?

About 35,961 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 100 Wbr over Oakwood Road?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Md 100 Wbr over Oakwood Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.